Support for businesses
Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice
Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and support for your business
Find sources of support and advice if your business is affected by the spread of coronavirus.
Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund
The Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund - a £45 million fund for vulnerable SMEs who are vital to Scotland’s economy - is now closed. But you can find information on the status of your application on Find Business Support.
Creative, Tourism & Hospitality Enterprises Hardship Fund
The Creative, Tourism & Hospitality Enterprises Hardship Fund - a £20 million fund for small creative, tourism and hospitality companies not in receipt of COVID-19 business rates relief - is now closed. But you can find information on the status of your application on Find Business Support.
Business continuity advice
Find guidance to help you prepare and manage the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Go to the Find Business Support website for the latest information and advice on help and finance available
- Download our revised COVID-19 checklist for businesses (Word, 192kB) (6 May 2020) which explains the steps you should be taking to prepare for potential disruption
- Read our guide on managing business disruption
- Read our guide on supply chain mapping and how this can benefit your organisation
- Scottish Government daily COVID-19 updates on the numbers tested and confirmed in Scotland
- UK Government COVID-19 advice for all employers and businesses
- UK Government guidance for British people travelling and living overseas following the outbreak
- Get answers to common coronavirus questions and self-isolation advice from NHS Inform
- Health Protection Scotland guidance for workers in healthcare and other settings
- ACAS advice for employers and employees on health and safety of staff and sick pay requirements
- How to stay safe and healthy abroad - Fitfortravel has good advice - before, during and after you travel
- The World Health Organisation publish updates, information on research, a myth-busting page, tips on staying safe and more
More guidance on the impacts of coronavirus
Supporting businesses and communities
We're working together with Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise to support the Scottish Government's efforts in helping companies all over Scotland.
Supply chain support
Find out about the benefits of supply chain mapping and take time to understand which parts of your business will be impacted by coronavirus.
COVID-19 innovation funding calls
Find innovation funding calls focused on tackling coronavirus (COVID-19), including grants, prizes, accelerators, hackathons and collaboration platforms.
Need help to manage the impact of coronavirus on your business?
We'll help you get the right information you need quickly, including advice on sources of finance, protecting your workforce, business tax rates, and more.